Country | Percent of specimens reported positive for influenza to WHO FluNet during evaluation period (July 2015 - June 2016) | Number of laboratory staff performing RT-PCR for influenza |
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A | 33% (n = 214/ 674) | 5 staff trained in PCR. Staff members are cross-trained and rotated to different testing areas of the laboratory |
B | 40% (n = 176/441) | 10–12 full-time staff perform PCR in the influenza laboratory. Staff members are cross-trained and rotated to different testing areas of the laboratory |
C | 31% (n = 242/775) | 3 staff perform part-time PCR in the influenza laboratory 2–3 h a day during influenza season from October to April. |
D | No report to WHO FluNet | 2 staff routinely perform PCR testing. |
E | No report to WHO FluNet | 2 staff routinely perform PCR testing. |
F | 28% (n = 23/82) | 7 full-time staff perform PCR in the influenza laboratory. Staff members are cross-trained and rotated to different testing areas of the laboratory |